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SY52 VSV

2002 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot squashed and likely to fail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2021

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front. Indicators lit instead (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot squashed and likely to fail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyres fouling body when raised

Pass 25 Jun 2020 145,172 miles

Central Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 143,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 132,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 128,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,904 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2007 60,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,579 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SY52 VSV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY52 VSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY52 VSV registered?

SY52 VSV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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